FOCUS ON SERVING YOUR SUSPENSION, HOUSE URGES REP DIXON SEBOE, REFUTES ALLEGATIONS AGAINST DEPUTY SPEAKER
March 19, 2025
Monrovia: The House of Representatives has categorically refuted recent allegations made by Montserrado County sixteenth district Representative Dixon Seboe, on OK FM’s “OK Morning Rush Show”.
Rep. Seboe claimed that Deputy Speaker Thomas Pangar Fallah plotted the removal of former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa to gain control over House finances an allegation the House describes as false, misleading, and politically motivated.
According to statement from the House, these claims directly contradict statements by former Speaker Koffa, who publicly exonerated Deputy Speaker Fallah on Spoon Talk, noting that Fallah was not involved in his removal and instead pointing to budget manipulation activities by others at Boulevard Palace Hotel, Room 1026.
Rep. Seboe’s inflammatory remarks that legislative issues are “about who divides the cake” undermine the integrity of the House and falsely assign divisive motives to Deputy Speaker Fallah, a long-serving lawmaker known for his dedication, experience, and adherence to legislative principles.
Under House Rule 8.2, “The Deputy Speaker shall assist the Speaker in the discharge of his/her functions, and he/she shall perform such duties as the Speaker shall delegate or deem appropriate and shall also initial any financial and other transactions prior to the approval of the Speaker.” Additionally, Rule 8.3 affirms that “The Speaker and Deputy Speaker shall serve as Ex-Officios of all committees.” Deputy Speaker Fallah remains in full compliance with these provisions.
While Rep. Seboe currently serving his second term and having chaired the Ways, Means and Finance Committee for ten months makes unsubstantiated claims, Deputy Speaker Fallah’s record includes six years of service on the same committee during the 54th Legislature. His tenure from 2006 to present has earned him recognition among colleagues as the Doyen of the Legislature, noted for his institutional knowledge and leadership.
The House urges fact-checking organizations, including “Local Voices,” to independently verify Rep. Seboe’s claims in the interest of transparency and public trust.
Additionally, the House calls on Rep. Seboe to focus on serving his 30-day suspension instead of engaging in divisive political rhetoric.
Meanwhile, the House has suspended several lawmakers for persistent, unexcused absences from session, in line with House Rule 21.1, which states:
“No House member shall stay away from sessions without the expressed approval of the House for a period of more than two weeks; for a period less than two weeks, permission may be sought from the Speaker. Violators shall be penalized in a manner deemed appropriate by the leadership of the House in consultation with plenary.”
Suspended Lawmakers:
• Rep. J. Fonati Koffa
• Rep. Dixon W. Seboe
• Rep. Musa Bility
• Rep. Muka Kamara
• Rep. Samuel Enders
• Rep. Jerry Yougboh
• Rep. Thomas Goshua
• Rep. Jacob Debee
Additionally, Rep. Yekeh Kolubah has been suspended for ethical transgressions, joining seven other members who were previously suspended for misconduct.
The House has also extended the suspension of Rep. Marvin Cole (Bong County District #3) and Rep. Edward Papie Flomo (Montserrado County District #13) for an additional thirty (30) session days due to violation of prior suspension terms.
Four other lawmakers; Rep. Frank Saah Foko, Rep. Zinnah Norma, Rep. Eugine Kollie and Rep. Alex Sunnyboy Noah suspension will be over in May, provided if they served their terms without violating plenary mandate which required them to refrain from making public statements visibility on the grounds of the Capitol.
Plenary has warned all suspended members to refrain from appearing at the Capitol Building during their suspension or face additional disciplinary action.
